2012 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz Eden Valley

Vinous 93.5

The 2012 Shiraz Hill of Grace is more subtle and reserved, the product of a mild season. Aromas are pretty and aromatic with dark cherry, violets and dried herbs, all beautifully composed and understated but very appealing. The palate is also reserved and mid-weight but with an attractive tension between long tannins and vibrant fruit that sustains a lengthy finish. A sleeper that may surprise in time. [Angus Hughson, 19/04/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2046

Robert Parker 99

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Hill of Grace Shiraz is a little reticent on the nose to begin, opening out to a somewhat paradoxically tantalizing Black Forest cake, beef dripping, fertile loam and tree bark nose with hints of black pepper, Marmite, bay leaves, eucalyptus, licorice and baker’s chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is a wonderfully intricate melange of mineral, savory, dark fruits and spice layers, framed by velvety tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing epically. This is a truly great Hill of Grace that has just entered the first stage of its drinking window and should continue to develop beautifully over the next 25+ years. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 08/08/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035